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HPE MediaSmart EX490 Server

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Multifunctional data storage servers that allow you to store huge amounts of data. Connect your storage server directly to your own PC or share it with your local area network, so anybody in your home/office can use it. You can even connect it to the internet and share your data securely with friends or colleagues at a remote office via a VPN connection or if you would wish to do so you could even share your data with the whole world via ftp (provided your server supports this).
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  • - Windows Home Server
  • - Total installed storage capacity: 1 TB
  • - Intel® Celeron® 2.2 GHz
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2017-05-01 06:41:43
Uk has collected 17 expert reviews for HPE MediaSmart EX490 Server and the average expert rating is 82 of 100. The average score reflects the expert community’s view on this product. Click below and use Uk to see all ratings, product awards and conclusions.
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theregister.co.uk
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2017-05-01 06:41:39
Beyond the entry level market for NAS (network attached storage) there is the kind of buyer who has big server requirements within a small operation, and thinks they might get a great deal bigger later on. That's who HP's MediaSmart Server EX490 is aim...
Bottom line This is a solid and reliable product, my iPhone debacle put aside, that is well-featured and performs admirably. It is not the cheapest four-bay NAS product on the market, though, and it is a long way from being the most affordable 1TB media server. H...
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80%
whathifi.com
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2017-05-01 06:41:39
This is a chunkier, more serious proposition than its rivals, and it works a treat. The chassis is bigger, but it's far from huge, and it feels well-built. The reason for that extra girth becomes clear when you open the mesh ‘door' on the front of the...
Good Wellbuilt, swappable hard disks, four USB ports, easy upgrades, works with most devices...
Bad Not the cheapest...
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100%
goodgearguide.com.au
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2017-05-01 06:41:39
HP's EX490 MediaSmart Server is a reasonably priced network-attached storage device that runs Windows rather than the Linux-based operating systems most competitors use. This makes it easy to share videos and music over your home network, as well as back up your PCs. However, this NAS lacks the flexibility and performance of competitors.EnclosureThe HP EX490 MediaSmart Server doesn't depart significantly from the look and feel of other NAS devices. It's quite big and bulky for a four-bay NAS...
Good Comparatively inexpensive, tool-less drive trays, Windows console is easy to use...
Bad Drive trays won’t fit 2.5in drives, console can be slow to navigate, limited storage configuration options...
Bottom line The HP EX490 MediaSmart Server brings set-and-forget storage into the home, with a Windows operating system and automatic backups. It’s definitely easy to use, though the limited configuration options can be frustrating for tech-savvy users...
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75%
v3.co.uk
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2017-05-01 06:41:39
Based on a Microsoft operating system called Windows Home Server, the HP Mediasmart Server EX490 is a computer, but not a normal one.Essentially it works as an automatic backup and recovery system for up to 10 other Windows PCs (or an unlimited number...
Good Fully automatic backup; media streaming; remote file access; quiet and well-built; easy to add disks; low power consumption...
Bad Initial setup can be confusing; no user guide on CD (on server only); no Linux PC support...
Bottom line A powerful and hugely expandable automatic storage and backup system, but expensive if you’re not interested in its extra capabilities Good points Fully automatic backup; media streaming; remote file access; quiet and well-built; easy to add disks...
80%
computeractive.co.uk
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2017-05-01 06:41:39
Based on a Microsoft operating system called Windows Home Server, the HP Mediasmart Server EX490 is a computer, but not a normal one.Essentially it works as an automatic backup and recovery system for up to 10 other Windows PCs (or an unlimited number...
Good Fully automatic backup; media streaming; remote file access; quiet and wellbuilt; easy to add disks; low power consumption...
Bad Initial setup can be confusing; no user guide on CD (on server only); no Linux PC support...
Bottom line A powerful and hugely expandable automatic storage and backup system, but expensive if you’re not interested in its extra capabilities...
80%
pcauthority.com.au
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2017-05-01 06:41:41
Amid the buzz around Windows 7, Windows Home Server has largely dropped off the radar - not that it was ever more than a faint blip for most people. But we've always hoped that HP's MediaSmart range would make an appearance in Australia, after its succ...
Bottom line A well-designed, premium appliance that stretches the limits of what a home server can do...
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83%
alphr.com
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2017-05-01 06:41:43
Amid the buzz around Windows 7, Windows Home Server has largely dropped off the radar – not that it was ever more than a faint blip for most people. But we’ve always had a soft spot for HP’s MediaSmart range, awarding the original EX475 a five-star rev...
Bottom line A well-designed, premium appliance that stretches the limits of what a home server can do...
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83%
expertreviews.co.uk
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2017-05-01 06:41:43
Verdict: HP's MediaSmart EX490 isn't cheap, but it's packed full of useful features. A Windows Home Server (WHS) is an alternative to a network-attached storage (NAS) device for sharing files among all your networked computers. It's basically a modi...
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100%
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